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This year’s Winter Solstice Concert is ready for another wonderful event. A family tradition, we are thrilled to offer this very special musical experience and hope you, your family and friends will be able to join us in celebrating the return of the light.

Cari Burdett presents her sell-out Winter Solstice Music Concert for its 9th year, enjoyment for all ages, on 22nd, where we will celebrate the return of the light! This family oriented musical tradition weaves vocal and acoustic music that ranges from jazz to folk, including premiers of original song compositions created especially for this event. This concert provides warmth and peace in the spirit of beauty, bringing people together with a focus this year on Celtic music traditions.

Sunday, December 22 ~ 2:30pm
James Bay United Church ~ 511 Michigan St, Victoria
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“Every year we offer an array of songs connecting us to different Winter Solstice traditions around the world, and 2024 will not disappoint!” explains Burdett.

This year’s ensemble includes Anne Schaefer (Voice, Guitar, Piano), Quin Etheridge-Pedden from the Unfaithful Servants (violin, vocals), Adrian Dolan from The Bills (piano, accordion, vocals, and guitar), Scott White from The Bills (bass, vocals), Kim June Johnson (Voice, Banjo, Piano, Guitar) and Cari Burdett (vocals). We are also pleased to be welcoming the youth voices of Opal and Cassia Hollett.

Songs to look forward to include the acapella Christmas classics: Lo How a Rose, Carol of the Bells, In the Bleak Midwinter and Gloria in Excelsis. Upbeat numbers include a full group rendition of Soul Cake and some joyful fiddle tunes. Other audience favorites that will be sure to please: Calling All Angels and the Lost Word Blessings.

Unique to this concert, musicians will collect holiday wishes from the audience and create one-of-a-kind pieces of music, to honor this very special time of year. “Every year we offer an array of songs connecting us to the Winter Season and Solstice and 2024 will not disappoint” explains Burdett.